Mariner XC team on course for championship race Scott's Sports Spot

Deer Isle—The cross country team competed in the Hancock County Championship meet at Blue Hill last week. Brendan Penfold ran the course in 16:36 and came in third behind John Hassett and Ollie Dillon of George Stevens Academy at their home course. Ian Cust came in 34th overall of 40 …

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Festival of Champions brings out the best in cross country

George Steven's John Hassett

Belfast—The cross country team had a good outing at the Festival of Champions meet in Belfast. As expected, Brendan Penfold was the only runner we had in contention, but all 5 runners posted their best times overall. Brendan Penfold ran the 5K course in 16:55 coming in 28th place, which …

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Mariner girls turn around losing season Scott’s Sports Spot

The Mariners wear their pink

The varsity Lady Mariners wear their best pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month during their win against Calais on October 2. In front is eighth grader Kaylee Morey; middle row, from left, Ava Lowrey, Riley Getto, Addie MacDonald, Aja Quintal and Myra Hobbs; back, from left: Abby Stinson, …

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Brendan Penfold takes first at Seacoast Invitational

Deer Isle-Stonington's Brendan Penfold

Sullivan—The cross country team went to the Seacoast Invitational and Brendan Penfold was the top runner of the meet with a time of 17:57, which now becomes the course and meet record, as this is a newly made course. Brendan’s rival John Hassett was not there, though George Stevens did …

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DIS girls soccer team improving Still searching for a win

Deer Isle—The girls soccer team lost to Schenck 2-0 in a September 22 game where we played much stronger than the first game with them. We had several offensive opportunities and held their offense to fewer shots. We have been able to add some eighth graders to our ranks. Just …

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Mariners score first win in overtime Scott’s Sports Spot

Deer Isle—The varsity boys soccer team won its first game in dramatic fashion by beating Schenck 2-1 in overtime on September 24. We avenged an earlier loss to them by playing much more as a team than we have so far. Both teams played pretty even, and Coach Joe Stinson …

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